Popper Sliders

Name: Popper Sliders
Ingredients: 3 fat fresh jalapeno peppers; extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for drizzling; 1 red fresno chile pepper, sliced; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons onions, grated; 1 large garlic clove, grated; 1 small handful cilantro leaf, finely chopped; 12 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper; 2 lbs coarsely ground beef sirloin (lean) or 2 lbs chuck (fattier); 1 brick sharp yellow cheddar cheese (2-by-2-inch) or 1 smoked yellow cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces, thinly sliced); 12 slider rolls, such as 3-inch brioche rolls or 12 cornmeal-topped dinner rolls, split

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3 fat fresh jalapeno peppers
extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for drizzling
1 red fresno chile pepper, sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons onions, grated
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 small handful cilantro leaf, finely chopped
12 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
2 lbs coarsely ground beef sirloin (lean) or 2 lbs chuck (fattier)
1 brick sharp yellow cheddar cheese (2-by-2-inch) or 1 smoked yellow cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces, thinly sliced)
12 slider rolls, such as 3-inch brioche rolls or 12 cornmeal-topped dinner rolls, split

Directions

1

Preheat an outdoor grill, indoor griddle or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2

Cut off and discard the tops of the jalapenos.
3

Using an apple corer or fork handle, scoop out and discard the seeds; slice the jalapenos into strips or rounds.
4

Heat a little olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the jalapeno and fresno chile peppers and toss for a couple of minutes until crisp-tender and charred at the edges.
5

Combine the cream cheese, onion, garlic, cilantro and cumin; season with salt and pepper.
6

Season the beef with salt and pepper; form 12 patties (thinner at the center).
7

Coat with olive oil; grill or griddle for 2 to 3 minutes.
8

Flip and top with some cream cheese mixture and sliced cheese.
9

Grill with the lid down (or tent with foil) until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
10

Serve on the rolls topped with the chile pepper slices.